San Lázaro Day Celebration @ Hialeah's Rincón de San Lázaro

January 16, 2018 in catholicism, faith, religion, santeria, hialeah

Every 17th of December thousand of devout believers visit El Rincón de San Lázaro, an independent temple dedicated to Saint Lazarus as seen by the Santería and the popular tradition brought from Cuba.

San Lázaro Celebration @ Josefina's front yard shrine

January 15, 2018 in religion, santeria, faith, catholicism

One of the most prominent cultures of Miami is the Cuban culture. And one of the most important and deep rooted religious celebrations brought to South Florida by Cuban Exiles since the beginning of the Cuban immigration to the USA is the Festivity of San Lázaro as known by the Catholic Church tradition or Babalú Ayé as known in the Yoruba or Santería religion. On the eve of the festivity many household altars are prepared with offerings to the saint, some people even have a party where family and friends are invited to celebrate.

Miami Scottish Rite Temple

September 12, 2016 in historic buildings, architecture, masonry, scottish rite, faith, landmark, temple

The Scottish Rite Temple located next to Lummus Park in downtown Miami. The temple was built under the requirements of the Masonic Association. It borrows motifs from Greek Classical architecture. This landmark is Miami's first Art Deco style building.

Temple Israel of Greater Miami, a jewish beacon in the central city

September 09, 2016 in historic buildings, architecture, judaism, faith, religion, landmark, temple

This Reform congregation synagogue thrives on the fact that they are unlike many other temples of the Jewish faith...

Gesù Catholic Church, an oasis in Downtown Miami

August 23, 2016 in faith, landmark, religion, temple, historic buildings, catholicism

Whether you are religious or not, Catholic or not, Gesù Catholic Church in Downtown Miami serves as an oasis amidst the hectic and pulsating daily life in the heart of Miami...